Model year record

1988 Chevrolet Silverado

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1987 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chevrolet Silverado model years

All Chevrolet Silverado recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.